1897-1059 L1 vs L2 spoken modality use: Theoretical considerations – part 2 Jaroszek Marcin author Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie, Polska, ul. Gołębia 24, 31-007 Kraków Correspondence to: Marcin Jaroszek marcin.jaroszek@uj.edu.pl 08 07 2013 Volume 130, Issue 2 2013 129 138 Copyright © 2013 2013 <p>This article discusses the role of input in the development of discourse competence with reference to modality use, as well as the role of language transfer, which can in fact cover many aspects L2 communication, for instance, cultural codes or elements of the politeness system, including modality, in L2 learning. It indicates that just exposing the learner to linguistic input may not enable them to fully comprehend the pragmalinguistic intricacies of authentic communication. 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